Sleep health

A collection of 34 posts

Biological rhythms

Why the Best Time to Drink Coffee Is Before You Wake Up

Why the recent trend of delaying your coffee is not quite right, and how Zest's delayed-release caffeine gets ahead of the curve

Sleep health

Why Do We Have Daylight Saving (*not Savings) Time?

7 in 10 Americans hate resetting their clocks twice a year. So how did this unpopular tradition come about?

Sleep health

How does Alcohol Impact Your Sleep?

Alcohol has a sedative effect that someone might mistake as relaxing or helpful with sleep, but from a physiological perspective that is not the case.

Sleep health

Adenosine: the link between sleep, exercise and caffeine

Have you ever wondered what makes you feel sleepy or alert throughout the day? The answer lies in a molecule called adenosine.

Nutrition

Why Over-The-Counter Sleeping Pills are harmful for your sleep

A deeper look at OTC sleeping pills and how they affect our sleep and sleep quality.

Cognitive performance

Fact or Myth: Hitting Snooze Provides a Few Extra Minutes of Meaningful Sleep

The inventor of the snooze button did not have your best sleep interests in mind.

Physical performance

Want to sleep better? Lift some weights.

Results of a new study show that resistance exercise promotes better sleep among inactive adults, especially those who are poor sleepers.

Sleep health

Cold or Hot Shower Before Bed: Which Is Better for Sleep?

A shower or bath in the evening is a great way to wash away the day and wind down before bed. Should you go hot or cold for your deepest sleep?

Sleep health

Does Tryptophan in Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?

Why does turkey make you sleepy? You've finished your Thanksgiving meal and now you're ready for a nice nap. Is the bird to blame?

Sleep health

What's Your True Chronotype?

Our modern, plugged-in lifestyle has kind of messed with our chronotypes. Here's why you may need a reset.

Sleep health

Does Vitamin D Help With Sleep?

The "sunshine vitamin" has a hand in regulating many of our bodies' biological functions. One of those may even happen after dark.

Sleep health

11 Reasons You're Tired All the Time*

*That aren't because you're sleep deprived. Here's what you need to know.

Sleep health

Why Your Wake Time Matters More Than Your Bedtime for Improving Sleep

Sticking to a regular morning wake-up time is one of the best things you can do to improve your sleep tonight. (And the next night, too.)

Sleep health

Is Dehydration Ruining Your Sleep?

Does dehydration affect sleep? What causes dehydration at night? Here's what the research says about being even mildly dehydrated when you crawl into bed. (Spoiler alert: It can affect your natural circadian rhythm and cause sleep disruptions.)

Sleep health

What is sleep apnea, what are the symptoms, and how to take action

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. What are the symptoms and risks of sleep apnea? How do you treat and manage sleep apnea?

Sleep health

The Stages of Sleep: What Happens During Each

Most people have heard of REM or NREM sleep. Fewer know how each stage of sleep contributes to well being, or how sleep stages work together. In this guide, you'll learn about the stages of sleep, and how they contribute to the recovery of your brain and body.

Sleep health

Sleep and Oral Health

Brushing your teeth may be part of your nighttime routine, but are there more connections between sleep and oral health?

Biological rhythms

Rhythms: Nutrition

Biological rhythms

The Most Relaxing Song in the World According to Neuroscience

According to researchers, this song can reduce anxiety by 65% and help you fall asleep. So you might want to add it to your bedtime playlist.

Nutrition

Does Salt Help or Hurt My Health and Sleep?

Salt is growing as a focus of health and body regulation. But does it have any impact on sleep? Let's find out...

Sleep health Featured

It’s Time to Ditch Sleep Hygiene and Get on Board with Sleep Health

Sleep hygiene is not effective and science has so much more to offer. Here's how sleep health can help move us forward.

Sleep health

What Is Revenge Bedtime Procrastination?

It means putting off sleep for pleasurable activities you can’t squeeze in during your busy day. Does that sound like something you do?

News Featured

Introducing Crescent Health, and our new mobile app experience

Bioloop is rebranding to Crescent. Welcome to the new horizon for health.

Sleep health

Words to Sleep By

Recent studies have shown that positive words played during sleep can give us deeper & more refreshing sleep. Here we examine those findings and see how we can apply it to our sleep routines.

Sleep health

Getting Down to Sleep and Sex

One of sleep hygiene's best practices is to only use your bed for sleep and sex. As it turns out, getting more of one will get you more of the other.